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Brian Tanquilut * | Equity Analyst(615) 963-8338 | btanquilut@jefferies.comJack Slevin, CFA * | Equity Analyst(212) 284-4686 | jslevin@jefferies.comMeghan Holtz * | Equity Associate+1 (212) 708-2876 | mholtz1@jefferies.com Company DescriptionAddus HomeCareAddus HomeCare is a provider of home care services that include personal care services that assist with activities of daily living, as well as hospiceand home health services. Addus's consumers are primarily persons who, without these services, are at risk of hospitalization or institutionalization,such as the elderly, chronically ill, and disabled.Company Valuation/RisksAddus HomeCareOur PT is derived by applying our coverage group average EV/EBITDA-to-Growth multiple to our 2025 EBITDA estimate and LT growth assumption.Risks include wage inflation, difficulty in recruiting personal care aides, and integration of acquisitions.Analyst Certification:I, Brian Tanquilut, certify that all of the views expressed in this research report accurately reflect my personal views about the subject security(ies) and subjectcompany(ies). I also certify that no part of my compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendations or views expressedin this research report.I, Jack Slevin, CFA, certify that all of the views expressed in this research report accurately reflect my personal views about the subject security(ies) and subjectcompany(ies). I also certify that no part of my compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendations or views expressedin this research report.I, Meghan Holtz, certify that all of the views expressed in this research report accurately reflect my personal views about the subject security(ies) and subjectcompany(ies). I also certify that no part of my compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendations or views expressedin this research report.As is the case with all Jefferies employees, the analyst(s) responsible for the coverage of the financial instruments discussed in this report receivescompensation based in part on the overall performance of the firm, including investment banking income. We seek to update our research as appropriate, butvarious regulations may prevent us from doing so. Aside from certain industry reports published on a periodic basis, the large majority of reports are publishedat irregular intervals as appropriate in the analyst's judgement.Investment Recommendation Record(Article 3(1)e and Article 7 of MAR)Recommendation PublishedRecommendation DistributedCompany Specific DisclosuresWithin the past 12 months, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries has received compensation from investment banking services from AddusHomeCare Corporation.Within the past twelve months, Addus HomeCare Corporation has been a client of Jefferies Financial Group Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries and investmentbanking services are being or have been provided.Jefferies Financial Group Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries has acted as a manager or co-manager in the underwriting or placement of securities for AddusHomeCare Corporation or one of its affiliates within the past twelve months.Explanation of Jefferies RatingsBuy - Describes securities that we expect to provide a total return (price appreciation plus yield) of 15% or more within a 12-month period.Hold - Describes securities that we expect to provide a total return (price appreciation plus yield) of plus 15% or minus 10% within a 12-month period.Underperform - Describes securities that we expect to provide a total return (price appreciation plus yield) of minus 10% or less within a 12-month period.The expected total return (price appreciation plus yield) for Buy rated securities with an average security price consistently below $10 is 20% or more within a 12-month period as these companies are typically more volatile than the overall stock market. For Hold rated securities with an average security price consistentlybelow $10, the expected total return (price appreciation plus yield) is plus or minus 20% within a 12-month period. For Underperform rated securities with anaverage security price consistently below $10, the expected total return (price appreciation plus yield) is minus 20% or less within a 12-month period.NR - The investment rating and price target have been temporarily suspended. Such suspensions are in compliance with applicable regulations and/or Jefferiespolicies.CS - Coverage Suspended. Jefferies has suspended coverage of this company.Please see important disclosure information on pages 2 - 7 of this report.This report is intended for Jefferies clients only. Unauthorized distribution is prohibited. May 22, 2025 , 15:45 ET.May 22, 2025 , 15:45 ET.2 NC - Not covered. Jefferies does not cover this company.Restricted - Describes issuers where, in conjunction with Jefferies engagement in certain transactions, company pol